The patient A 3-year-old twin girl with a history of prematurity (32 weeks gestational age), intubated for five days in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and who developed pneumothorax as a neonate, was referred to the pediatric pulmonology clinic with dyspnea with activity following a symptomatic COVID-19 infection three months prior to presentation. She…
Children and teens experiencing severe cases of asthma face unique challenges living in the Louisville area. Louisville is routinely among the most challenging cities to live with asthma and among the top cities with emergency room visits for asthma, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. If a child you are treating has…
With kids returning to in-classroom instruction, the availability of vaping products and the peer pressure to use them could increase. That adds to the risks of developing COVID-19 as well as e-cigarette or vaping use-associated lung injury (EVALI). A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health found that those ages 13 to 24…
Establishing an asthma action plan for your pediatric patients is a great first step, but helping them and their families adhere to it could be even more important. Self-management through an asthma action plan that guides patients in adjusting their medication improves quality of life, reduces use of health care and leads to fewer days…
Scott G. Bickel, M.D., had received an undergraduate degree in computer science when he decided he’d rather be interacting with patients than computer screens. Now a board-certified pediatric pulmonologist with Norton Children’s Pulmonology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine, Dr. Bickel devotes much of his work to cystic fibrosis, pulmonary function testing, medical education…
The affiliation between Norton Healthcare, UofL Physicians – Pediatrics and the University of Louisville School of Medicine makes it easier for children and their families to access comprehensive pulmonology care connected to the Norton Children’s network of care. This network provides a collaboration between subspecialties, access to inpatient care and improved continuity of care through…
Former Kentuckiana Pulmonary Associates practices are now a part of Norton Healthcare. This acquisition adds 22 providers and four offices to Norton Pulmonary Specialists, for a total of seven locations. Amadeo L. Abraham, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Christopher W. Barber, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Sonia V. Compton, M.D. Pulmonology Norton Pulmonary Specialists Maroun…
Norton Healthcare pulmonologists have developed a protocol for treating COVID-19 patients with prone positioning before they need to be intubated. Using the prone position is common with intubated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The new protocol extends the treatment to those who are struggling for oxygen, but aren’t ready for a ventilator. For…
Tanya A. Wiese, D.O., interventional pulmonologist, has joined Norton Pulmonary Specialists. Dr. Wiese earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing. She completed an internal medicine residency at Mount Clemens General Hospital, Michigan, and a pulmonary critical care and interventional fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit,…
Endobronchial lung volume reduction therapy is a new alternative to lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) for many patients. Rather than removing diseased and ineffective lung tissue, endobronchial lung volume reduction therapy uses valves to essentially shut down the most diseased parts of the lung. Interventional pulmonologists place one-way valves in the areas of the lungs…
Serving the Louisville community for over 40 years, Norton Pulmonary Specialists will continue to provide expertise and experience in diagnosing and managing all types of lung diseases and sleep disorders. Our team of 15 specialists provides respiratory management of critical care patients in Norton Healthcare’s four adult-service hospital intensive care units. Norton Pulmonary Specialists is…
The pulmonary rehabilitation program through Norton Heart & Vascular Institute Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation Centers is certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. We incorporate evidence-based guidelines in managing your patients, through our medically supervised program that teaches lifestyle modification techniques, disease process education and exercises needed to increase endurance and daily functioning….